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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.01, 992.98 and 250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.01, 992.98 and 250.66 is: 375.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.01 : 992.98 = 250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.01/992.98 = 250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.01x = 992.98 × 250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.01x = 248,900.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,900.37/662.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.98

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